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Monday, 11 January 2010

Church of Agios Spyridon in Samos Town

This 150 years old church is situated in the capital of Samos, Vathy, on the Square of Agios Spyridon.It is a church of an historic importance because it is the place where the decision to unite Samos with the rest of Greece was taken..On the feast day of the saint, to whom the chapel is dedicated, on December 12, a local food is served which is made from flour ground up and boiled with meat, butter and onions. It is called "yiorti" (feast).

What a wonderful looking Church. Phil and I love visiting Churches at home and overseas. There is so much history with them, plus we are Christians and would love it if there was a mass / service going on too. I am going to find out more on the internet. Jackie.

What a beautiful church! I really like the angle you chose, looking up to the top. Thank you so much for visiting me...and following! That really cheered me up! I hope you are enjoying some Yiorti as it sounds pretty good to me!

Some infos about Samos Island

Samos (Greek: Σάμος) is a Greek island in the North AegeanseaA great portion of the island is covered with vineyards, from which the famus Samos wine is made.The capital city is Vathy. The most important plains are that of Pythagorio, in the southeast, Karlovasi in the northwest, and Marathokampos in the southwest. The Samian climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild rainy winters, and warm rainless summers.The largest mountain is the Ampelos massif, which occupies the center of the island and rises to 1,095 metres (3,590 ft). The island's highest point is the summit of the Kerkis range, at 1,434 metres (4,700 ft).Famous Samians : Pythagoras ,Aristarchus of Samos,Polycratessee also this link : http://www.samos.gr/

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Help a Samian Family

Geneleos Group. The group of statues is a votive offering to the Heraion and consists of six figures (five female and one male), one of which (representing Ornithe) is now in Berlin. Dated to 560-540 B.C Lets help the reunion of this acient family !